‘Big Short’ investor Michael Burry deletes Twitter account after Musk comments
Investor Michael Burry, made famous in the 2015 movie "The Big Short," took to Twitter Sunday to theorize why Tesla’s Elon Musk decided to sell so many Tesla shares, and then deleted his Twitter account a short time later.
General Motors removing heated seat option due to chip shortage
General Motors is removing the heated seat option from several models to conserve semiconductor chips in an effort to build more complete vehicles for sale.
BHP to sell controlling stake in two coal mines for up to $1.35 billion
The world’s biggest mining company by market value, BHP Group Ltd., will sell its controlling interest in two metallurgical coal mines
Ford, GM profits fall as sales drop due to chip shortage
The global computer chip shortage cut into third-quarter profits at both Ford and General Motors, with both companies having to temporarily close factories
Electric Porsche Taycan is outselling 911 and Tesla Model S
The Porsche Taycan has outsold the Tesla Model S/X through the first three quarters of 2021. The German brand's first electric car has also outsold its iconic 911 sports car.
Volvo recalls nearly 260,000 older cars over air bag issue
Volvo is recalling nearly 260,000 older cars in the U.S. because the front driver’s air bag can explode and send shrapnel into the cabin.
General Motors electric-vehicle push backed by hedge fund
General Motors' plans to electrify its vehicle lineup has won the support of hedge fund Engine No. 1, which gained notoriety in January when it won three seats on Exxon Mobil’s board of directors by convincing big investors that the oil giant lacked a clean energy strategy.
Cruise, Waymo granted self-driving taxi permits in California
The California DMV has issued permits to Cruise and Waymo to operate autonomous ride-hailing services in and around San Francisco.
Electric Cadillac Lyriq sold out in 10 minutes, despite GM's battery issues
Cadillac needed just over 10 minutes to fill the reservations book for its upcoming Lyriq electric SUV. The model enters production next year.
Bill Gates eyes 'clean energy transition' in $1B partnership with corporate giants
Billionaire Bill Gates’ nonprofit Breakthrough Energy has secured investments from seven corporate giants to develop clean energy technology, the organization announced on Monday.
Tesla plans energy trading team as company expands battery projects
Electric vehicle maker Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) is looking to staff an energy trading team to support its battery and renewable power projects, according to Tesla's website and an employee post on the career site LinkedIn.com.
GM recalls all Chevy Bolts over battery fires
General Motors has issued a recall of all its Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles across the globe after a number of the batteries installed in the cars caught fire.
Get in line Tesla Bot, other automakers have done the robot thing
The Tesla Bot unveiled at Tesla's AI Day won't be the first robot project from an automaker. Honda, Toyota GM and others have already taken giants strides into the space.
Hyundai, Kia recall 600,000 vehicles to fix trunk latch problem
Hyundai and Kia are recalling more than 600,000 vehicles in the U.S. because damage to the trunk latches can stop them from being opened from the inside.
US probing whether Mercedes vans can roll away unexpectedly
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is investigating whether some Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans can shift out of park and unexpectedly roll away.
GM issues another Chevrolet Bolt recall, says faulty batteries can cause fires
General Motors is recalling some older Chevrolet Bolts for a second time to fix persistent battery problems that can set the electric cars ablaze.
General Motors launches new electric-vehicle fleet charging service
General Motors is doubling down on its push to accelerate the transition to electric vehicles with the unveiling of its Ultium Charge 360 service for fleet customers.
GM drops another feature from its full-size trucks due to chip shortage
General Motors is removing wireless charging pads from its full-size SUVs in a effort to stretch its supply of semiconductor chips.
Justice Department is probing Lordstown Motors
The Justice Department is probing embattled electric-truck startup Lordstown Motors Corp. RIDE -10.92% , according to people familiar with the matter.
GM recalls old SUVs as suspension problem can affect steering
General Motors is recalling more than 380,000 older SUVs in the U.S., many for a second time, to fix a suspension problem that can cause them to sway at highway speeds.



















